Greenbrier County Commission votes to maintain current levy rate, sets effective date for 911 fee increase

By Matthew Young, RealWV

LEWISBURG, W.Va. – The Greenbrier County Commission, during a Special Meeting of Tuesday, voted to sustain the county’s current levy rate for the 2025-2026 fiscal year.

“With the budget that was prepared and approved by the commission […] allowing us to have a balanced budget did not require any changes to the current levy rate,” Commissioner Tammy Tincher explained, noting that the current rate stands at 12.93%. “I would make a motion that we keep that rate as is with no changes for the upcoming fiscal year, and make sure that we’re not increasing that tax for our residents.”

In other business, commissioners set May 24, 2025 as the effective date for the recently amended 911 ordinance. 

NOTE: On March 28, The RealWV incorrectly reported that the increase to county 911 fees would take effect at the time of the ordinance’s adoption. 

“After checking with counsel to check state statute on the implementation of ordinances, such as the 911 ordinance, I would make a motion to make the effective date 60 days from March 25,” Commissioner Richie Holliday explained, adding that the amended ordinance was adopted on March 25. 

Under the new ordinance, residential 911 fees will be increased to $4.50. In addition to the residential fee increase, business, PBX (Private Branch eXchange), and Centrex fees will each increase to $8 per month.